http://www.centerforcosmeticdentistry.com Ken is a specialist in the art of Cosmetic Dentistry and full mouth reconstruction, with degrees form the University of Michigan and the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Beard has been in practice since 1971, and established his private practice in 1973. He is proud to have his son Brian, join his practice in 1993. en-us http://www.centerforcosmeticdentistry.com/welcome_htm.htm Kenneth E. Beard, FAGD, DDS, graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1971. He received his FAGD, title in 1988. (Fellow Academy of General Dentistry.) Dr. Beard is proud to be apart of the prostegious, and world renowned, aesthetic and cosmetic dental school. http://www.centerforcosmeticdentistry.com/welcome_htm.htm http://www.centerforcosmeticdentistry.com/sep/tennessee-neuromuscular-dentistry-2.htm What is TMJ/TMD? Temporomandibular joint disease(also known as MPD,TMD or TMJ) affects 60 million people. 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Who wants that? http://www.centerforcosmeticdentistry.com/glossary/branded-britesmile.htm http://www.centerforcosmeticdentistry.com/glossary/cosmetic-tmj-dentistry.htm Because many other conditions can cause similar symptoms - including a toothache, sinus problems, arthritis, or gum disease - your dentist will conduct a careful patient history and clinical examination to determine the cause of your symptoms. http://www.centerforcosmeticdentistry.com/glossary/cosmetic-tmj-dentistry.htm http://www.centerforcosmeticdentistry.com/sep/chattanooga-cosmetic-dentist-testimonials.htm Dear Dr. Beard: After having both front teeth chipped at a very young age, I had long considered having some cosmetic dental work to improve my smile. Now that I have my new smile, I am amazed at the number of compliments that I receive. Whenever someone asks where did you get dental work done, I always smile and say Dr. Kenneth Beard! 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